Sorry Bro :( I know you'll come back strong!

Todd asked ME to tell you -- "that stuff don't happen in Big Blocks"...


:willy: :rofl:


Sorry to see this -- but in the end -- you'll have a better motor and all fresh etc.

Big bummer Matt... so... while you're in down in there you might as well.... :willy:

Hope you are up and running and back in the game soon Matt. At least I got to experience this engine in your car - even if it was running on coolant and 7cyl! Still felt strong on the auotcross!

G.

Greg, tell Todd that it is pretty hard to break a boat anchor.

I'm thinking of swapping out manifolds when I put everything back together. the one on the car is really pretty, but it doesn't really flow enough air for 454 cubes. With something better, it should make some very respectable numbers which not a whole lot of small blocks make. When it was first put together it made 540 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm and peaked around 610. On second thought, I really don't *need* a different manifold, even if it's costing me 20-30 hp/tq.

What I really needed last weekend was a set of rear tires that haven't travelled across the country and been to the track on several different cars. Gregg, I think you had some fun with me spinning out? :lol:

Matt

On the autocross, yes. Running into your off-track-excursion dust-cloud at speed on the roadcoarse.... not so much lol.

Matt That sucks! Sorry for your troubles. I hope you get it together without any more surprises Lord knows you need a break. Keep the faith brother.

Man, that blows brother! See if Rupp can turn it into an article for CP--make something good out of it at least.

Thank you for the video--will have one of those in my LS3 before it hits the street for sure---along with an accumulator.

I think for your 454 you should try the new Holley manifold along with some dyno testing---while the motor is out, you might as well--especially since it's not my money.

What will you be at Del Mar with? If solo, will you dare do a ride along in the OLJ?

D

Doug, are you talking about the Holley/Jenvey cross ram manifold? When I saw that thing I started looking at all the old parts on my shelf, and trying to figure out what I could sell. That thing is trick!

As for Del Mar, I'll be there. Riding in the OLJ would be a dream come true! I would would trade ride alongs for beer, but I want to go for more than one ride in the OLJ with you. On Sunday I'll take the Mustang out.

Heh, I never thought about it before, but Aqua Girl seems to have a penchant for getting covered in other car's dust clouds at El Toro :lol:

Matt